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Our aim with MIC News is to keep you up to date with current issues, including the safety, efficacy and availability of medicines.

 

Rare adverse-effects of finasteride

Both EU and UK medicines regulators have recently mandated the introduction of patient cards into packaging of finasteride which is used for management of both alopecia and benign prostatic hypertrophy.

When and how to de-prescribe

An interesting perspective published in JAMA Network reminds us that the benefits of certain medications for certain patients may change over time.